A PETROL thief is wanted by police after he stole from a service station in Benfleet.

Officers have released CCTV of a man they want to trace in connection with the theft of £63.49 of fuel from Kents Hill service station, in the High Road, on April 10.

Anyone who recognises the suspect, or has any information, should call PC Darren Herbert at Benfleet Police on 0300 333 4444.